Camp Schedule

Girls Rule!
9:00 a.m.–noonInvestigate the Zoo as a naturalist in this girl-focused camp. Meet female Zoo professionals, go behind-the-scenes, participate in activities that naturalists and zoologists do, and find out how to get on the path toward a rewarding zoo career.Fee: $180 ($155 for Zoo members)

June 10–14
June 17–21
July 8–12
July 15–19
July 22–26

Minnesota Mania!9:00 a.m.–noon or 1:00–4:00 p.m.This great state is full of natural treasures! Travel the Zoo inside and out, learning about the animals that call Minnesota home. Wrap up the week experiencing a true Minnesota tradition—a fishing excursion on a nearby lake—to put your angling skills to the test.Fee: $180 ($155 for Zoo members)

July 8–12 (both)
July 29–Aug 2 (am)
Aug 19–23 (am)

Ocean Commotion9:00 a.m.–noon or 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Welcome to a world of constant change! Meet the creatures of this wonderful watery world and explore their awesome abilities to survive and thrive—despite all the commotion.Fee: $180 ($155 for Zoo members)

June 10–14 (pm)
Aug 5–9 (am)
Aug 12–16 (both)

Pizza Pig Out8:00 a.m.–noonGet ready for some delicious fun on the farm. Practice your farm animal care skills by helping with morning chores, discover the role farming plays in producing pizza ingredients, and celebrate the week with a pizza party!Fee: $195 ($170 for Zoo members)

June 10–14
June 24–28
Aug 12–16

Survival Training1:00–4:00 p.m.How do your survival skills match up to the “fittest” in the animal kingdom? Study the perplexities of animal survival and animal care. Then test your skills during the “final challenge”—surviving a sleepover at the Zoo’s Wells Fargo Family Farm. Camp will take place outdoors; shelter will be available as needed.Note: This class is offered Mon–Thu with an overnight on Fri from 5:30 pm to 8 am on Sat (no Fri class).Fee: $205 ($180 for Zoo members)

June 17–21
June 24–28
July 15–19
July 29–Aug 2
Aug 5–9
Aug 19–23

Wildlife Agents9:00 a.m.–noon or 1:00–4:00 p.m.
A crime has been committed! The victim…wildlife! Can you identify the perpetrator? Learn about the problems facing wildlife while learning the skills and tools scientists use to track down criminals. Put on your detective hat and join us.Fee: $180 ($155 for Zoo members)